Clash Quote by Miyamoto Musashi
“From inside fortifications, the gun has no equal among weapons. It is the supreme weapon on the field before the ranks clash, but once swords are crossed the gun becomes useless.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Book of Five Rings, 1645
Describes the gun’s dominance before close combat but its uselessness once melee begins, highlighting context-dependent effectiveness of weapons.
In simple terms: Gun excels at distance, fails in close quarters.
Key Takeaway
Match tools to the combat situation.
Themes
strategy
technology
conflict
Mood
analytical
historical
Type
philosophical
strategic
When to use this quote
- military planning
- self‑defense training
- historical analysis
- game design
Key Concepts
weaponry
contextual effectiveness
Questions to Reflect On
- When does technology become a liability?
- How to adapt tactics as conditions change?
A Different Perspective
Modern warfare may blur lines between ranged and close combat.
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